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Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 20 Removing the Keyboard 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 Replacing the Keyboard 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Palm-Rest 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 24 Replacing the Palm-Rest 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the ...
Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 20 Removing the Keyboard 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 Replacing the Keyboard 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Palm-Rest 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 24 Replacing the Palm-Rest 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the ...
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... the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard from the tabs on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before...
... the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard from the tabs on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before...
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3 Lift and slide the keyboard towards the display to release the keyboard from the palm-rest assembly. 4 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard from the connector on the system board. 6 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 connector latch 3 keyboard 2 keyboard cable 22 | Removing the Keyboard
3 Lift and slide the keyboard towards the display to release the keyboard from the palm-rest assembly. 4 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard from the connector on the system board. 6 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 connector latch 3 keyboard 2 keyboard cable 22 | Removing the Keyboard
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... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard to secure it. 2 Slide the tabs at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Keyboard | 23 Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and place the keyboard on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Gently press around the edges of...
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard to secure it. 2 Slide the tabs at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Keyboard | 23 Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and place the keyboard on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Gently press around the edges of...
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...base. 1 1 screws (12) 24 | Removing the Palm-Rest For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer... and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 21. Removing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm-rest...
...base. 1 1 screws (12) 24 | Removing the Palm-Rest For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer... and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 21. Removing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm-rest...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the palm-rest over the computer base. 2 Press down on the palm-rest to snap it into place. 3 Slide the ..., follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 2 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 27 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Replacing the...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the palm-rest over the computer base. 2 Press down on the palm-rest to snap it into place. 3 Slide the ..., follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 2 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 27 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Replacing the...
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See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 24. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to step 2 ... system-board connector. 1 3 2 1 screw 3 wireless mini-card 2 antenna cables (2) 28 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9.
See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 24. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to step 2 ... system-board connector. 1 3 2 1 screw 3 wireless mini-card 2 antenna cables (2) 28 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9.
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... mini-card. 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the system-board connector. 2 Insert the wireless mini-card connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 17. 4 Follow... the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board. 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 27. 2 Replace the...
... mini-card. 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the system-board connector. 2 Insert the wireless mini-card connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 17. 4 Follow... the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board. 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 27. 2 Replace the...
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... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. Removing... the I /O Board | 31 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "...
... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. Removing... the I /O Board | 31 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "...
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Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 27. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 17. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your ... your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the I/O board to the computer base...
Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 27. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 17. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your ... your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the I/O board to the computer base...
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...computer, follow the steps in system setup after you replace the system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the... read the safety information that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18. 4 ...
...computer, follow the steps in system setup after you replace the system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the... read the safety information that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18. 4 ...
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...-rest. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 3 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 17. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. Entering the...the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. Replacing the System Board | 37 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board...
...-rest. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 3 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 17. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. Entering the...the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. Replacing the System Board | 37 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board...
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..., follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer...'s instructions. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-...
..., follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer...'s instructions. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-...
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...on page 23. 4 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on the system board.... Procedure With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on page 27. 3 Replace the keyboard. WARNING: The battery may ...
...on page 23. 4 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on the system board.... Procedure With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on page 27. 3 Replace the keyboard. WARNING: The battery may ...
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...-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in...
...-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in...
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... "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 27. 4 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the Heat-Sink | 43 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 2 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing...
... "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 27. 4 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the Heat-Sink | 43 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 2 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing...
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...Drive Assembly" on page 24. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from ...44 | Removing the Fan Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Removing the...
...Drive Assembly" on page 24. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from ...44 | Removing the Fan Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Removing the...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 30. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive ...See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 5 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. 46 | Replacing the Fan After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer"...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 30. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive ...See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 5 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. 46 | Replacing the Fan After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer"...
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...system board. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 24. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 21. 6 Remove the palm-rest. After working inside your computer ...and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites...
...system board. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 24. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 21. 6 Remove the palm-rest. After working inside your computer ...and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites...
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... 7. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 30. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. 50 | Replacing the Speakers For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 5 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace... to the computer base. Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer base. 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on page 27. 4 Replace the keyboard.
... 7. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 30. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. 50 | Replacing the Speakers For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 5 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace... to the computer base. Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer base. 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on page 27. 4 Replace the keyboard.